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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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