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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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