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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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