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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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