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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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