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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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