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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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