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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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