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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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