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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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