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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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