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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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