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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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