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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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