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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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