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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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