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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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