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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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