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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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