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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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