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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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