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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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