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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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