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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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