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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student 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 online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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