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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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