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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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