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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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