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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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