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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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