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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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