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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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