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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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