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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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