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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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