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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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