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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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