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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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