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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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