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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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