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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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