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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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