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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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