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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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