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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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