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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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