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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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