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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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