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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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