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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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