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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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