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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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