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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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