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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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