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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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