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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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