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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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