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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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