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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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