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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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