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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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