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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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