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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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