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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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