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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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