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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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