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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates 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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