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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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