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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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