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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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