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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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