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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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