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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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