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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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