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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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