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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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