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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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