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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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