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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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