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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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