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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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