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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses 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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