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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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