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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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