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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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