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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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