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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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