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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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