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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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