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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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