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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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