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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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