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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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