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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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