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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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