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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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