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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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