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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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