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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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