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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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