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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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