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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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