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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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