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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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