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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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