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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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