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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education