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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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