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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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