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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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