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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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