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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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