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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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