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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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