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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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