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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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