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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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