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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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