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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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