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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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