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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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