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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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