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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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