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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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