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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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