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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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