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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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