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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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