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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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