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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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