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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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