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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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