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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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