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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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