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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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