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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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