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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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