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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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