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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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