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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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