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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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