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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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