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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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