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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing 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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