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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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