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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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