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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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