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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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