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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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