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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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