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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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