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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the 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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