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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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