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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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