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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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