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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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