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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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