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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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