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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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