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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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