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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important 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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