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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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