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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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