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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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