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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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