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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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