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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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