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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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