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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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