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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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