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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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