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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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