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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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