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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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