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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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