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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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