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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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