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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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