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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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