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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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