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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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