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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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