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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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