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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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