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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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