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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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