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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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