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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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