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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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