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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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