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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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