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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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