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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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