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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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