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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education