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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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