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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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