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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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