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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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