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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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