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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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