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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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