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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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