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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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