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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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