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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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