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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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