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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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