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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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