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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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