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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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