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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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