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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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