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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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