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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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