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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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