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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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