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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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