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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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