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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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