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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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