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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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