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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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