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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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