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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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