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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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