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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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