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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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