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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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