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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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