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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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