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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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