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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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