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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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