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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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