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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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