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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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