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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates 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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