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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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