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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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