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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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