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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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