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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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