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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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