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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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