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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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