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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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