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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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