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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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