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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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