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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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