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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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