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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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