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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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