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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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