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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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