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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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