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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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