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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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