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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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