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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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