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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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