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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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