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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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