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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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