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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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