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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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