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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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