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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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