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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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