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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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