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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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