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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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