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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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