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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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