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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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