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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers 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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