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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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