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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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