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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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