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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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