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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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