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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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