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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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