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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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