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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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