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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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