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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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