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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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