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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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