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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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