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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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