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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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