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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving 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 we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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