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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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