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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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