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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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