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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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