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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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