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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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