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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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