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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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