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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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