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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education