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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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