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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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