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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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