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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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