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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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