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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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