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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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