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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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