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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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