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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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