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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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