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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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