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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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