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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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