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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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