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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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