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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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