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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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