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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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