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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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