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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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