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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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