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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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