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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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