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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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