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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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