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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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