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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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