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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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