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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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