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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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