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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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