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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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