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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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