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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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