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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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