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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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