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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition