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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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