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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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