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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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