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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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