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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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