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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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