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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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