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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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