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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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