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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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