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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the 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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