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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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