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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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