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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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