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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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