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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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