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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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