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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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