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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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