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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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