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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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