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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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