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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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