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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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