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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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