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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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