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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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