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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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