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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the 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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