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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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