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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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