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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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