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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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