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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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