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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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