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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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