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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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