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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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