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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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