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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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