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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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