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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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