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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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