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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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