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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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