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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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