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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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