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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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