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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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