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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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