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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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