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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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