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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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