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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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