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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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