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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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