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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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