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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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