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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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