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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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