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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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