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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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