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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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