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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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