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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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