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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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