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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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