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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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