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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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