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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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