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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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