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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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