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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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