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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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