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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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