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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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