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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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