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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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