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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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