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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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