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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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