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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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