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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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