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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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