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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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