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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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