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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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