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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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