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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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