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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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