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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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