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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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