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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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