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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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