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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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