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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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