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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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