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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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