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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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