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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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