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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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