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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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