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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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