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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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