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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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