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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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