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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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