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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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