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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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