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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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