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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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