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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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