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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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