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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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