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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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