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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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