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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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