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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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