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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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