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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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