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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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