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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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