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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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