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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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