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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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