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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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