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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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