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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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