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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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