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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews 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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