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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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