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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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