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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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