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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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