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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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