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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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