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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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