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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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