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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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