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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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