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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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