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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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