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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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