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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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