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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key 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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