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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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