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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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