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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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