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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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