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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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