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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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