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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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