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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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