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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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