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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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