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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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