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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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