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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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