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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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