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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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