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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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