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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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