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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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