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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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