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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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