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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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