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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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