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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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