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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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