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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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